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The Indiana State Budget Agency says July revenues came in $14.3 million below the most recent forecast and 6.5 percent lower than the same month last year. The agency says the results are due in part to the most recent budget redirecting some sales tax to the state's Motor Vehicle Highway fund. August 6, 2013 […]

The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs has awarded a $38,000 planning grant to a community in Putnam County. The funds for Bainbridge will help leaders develop a core economic vision for the town. August 6, 2013 News Release INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann has awarded a $38,000 planning grant to the […]

An Evansville entrepreneur mentoring organization hopes to answer “the most pressing questions” small business owners have at a seminar this week. The SCORE Evansville event will include sessions on health care and human resources. August 5, 2013 News Release Evansville, Ind. — SCORE Evansville in conjunction with eighth district Congressman Larry Bucshon and WorkOne Southwest […]

A global urban planning firm will lead a downtown riverfront development study in Fort Wayne. SWA Group is heading a team that includes Fort Wayne-based MKM Architecture + Design. The $500,000 study is expected to take 12 to 18 months to complete. August 5, 2013 News Release Fort Wayne, Ind. – Mayor Tom Henry today […]

Local governments will be receiving their share of tens of millions of dollars in state road funding this month. The Association of Indiana Counties estimates nearly $130 million dollars has been allocated by the state for county road projects over the next two fiscal years. August 2, 2013 Statement From Association of Indiana Counties President […]

The Indiana Manufacturers Association and Ivy Tech Corporate College have launched an initiative aimed at bridging the gap between education and industry needs. The Indiana Manufacturers Skills Academy consists of online technical training in areas including lean manufacturing, structural engineering and automation. Association Vice President Brian Burton believes businesses throughout the state can see “almost […]

The city of Evansville has reached a final agreement with a Missouri company to develop a $70 million downtown hotel complex. Our partners at WTVW report the agreement with HCW Development LLC still needs approval from Evansville's city council and redevelopment commission. The Hilton Double Tree hotel will feature more than 250 rooms and could […]

A group of educational, government and community organizations has formed a coalition in support of Indiana's Common Core academic standards. The groups joining Common Core Indiana include the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the Indianapolis-based Lumina Foundation. According to a statement from Common Core Indiana, the participating organizations are: CELL: Center of Excellence in Leadership […]

Purdue University is planning a pair of workshops next month to discuss the creation of outdoor businesses. The programs will detail revenue potential, habitat management and legal considerations. August 5, 2013 News Release WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Two workshops in September will help landowners learn how to create outdoor businesses to generate extra income. Experts […]

A panel of experts will analyze the United States Department of Agriculture's latest crop report at the Indiana State Fair. Representatives from the USDA, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and Purdue University will take park in next week's event. August 5, 2013 News Release West Lafayette, Ind. — A panel of experts from Purdue […]

Purdue University researchers say some compounds in tomatoes can be engineered to improve taste. Biochemistry Professor Natalia Dudareva says the research could also result in increased disease and pest resistance in the fruit. August 5, 2013 News Release West Lafayette, Ind. — Some compounds that determine plant species' characteristics such as the taste of tomatoes […]

The state's second medical school is set to open. Marian University and officials from the city of Indianapolis will hold a ribbon cutting Tuesday for the Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences. July 22, 2013 News Release INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – WHEN Tuesday, August 6, 2013 Public Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 6:00 WHO Daniel J. […]

Toyota Motor Corp. (NYSE: TM) has extended its deal to be the “Official Vehicle of the Indianapolis Colts.” The five-year agreement includes the construction of a new concourse at Lucas Oil Stadium marking the automaker's manufacturing history in Indiana. August 5, 2013 News Release Indianapolis, Ind. — After the completion of a successful three-year partnership […]

Indianapolis-based Angie's List Inc. (Nasdaq: ANGI) has acquired a Denver startup for approximately $2.6 million. SmartHabitat Inc.'s BrightNest application helps homeowners organize and schedule home maintenance projects. Angie's List Chief Executive Officer Bill Oesterle says the purchase is part of a “somewhat quiet, but meaningful transition.” The company ultimately hopes to allow users to research, […]

Indiana's wine industry continues to receive national recognition. A Hoosier winery has again taken top honors at the Indy International Wine Competition at Purdue University. Huber's Orchard, Winery & Vineyards in southeast Indiana won Wine of the Year for its 2012 Vignoles. August 2, 2013 News Release West Lafayette, Ind. – The top award in […]

The Indiana Rural Health Association has signed a group purchasing agreement. The deal also involves access to Louisville-based Alliant Purchasing LLC's supply chain management services. August 5, 2013 News Release TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Rising healthcare costs, changes in federal reimbursement, and increasing demand for hospitals to do more with less is impacting the financial […]

A national trade publication has released a report that suggests the Indiana manufacturing climate is continuing to improve. Manufacturers' News Inc. says the state added more than 8,000 jobs in the sector between April 2012 and April 2013. June 17th, 2013 News Release EVANSTON, Ill. – For the second year in a row, industrial employment […]

Vincennes University is expanding a program that allows high school students to graduate with a two-year post-secondary degree. President Dick Helton says the initiative will launch this fall in some Marion County and Hammond schools. He says the effort fits well with Governor Mike Pence's call for more technical education in high school and college. […]

The Indiana Health Information Exchange Inc. is working with a California company to develop software aimed at reducing preventable return trips to hospitals. The deal involves working with Predixion on technology that analyzes potential patient risks and leads to proactive interventions. August 5, 2013 News Release SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Cal. – Predixion Software, a developer […]

Ivy Tech Community College Northeast has named finalists for its 2013 New Venture Competition. Proposals include a combat veteran-designed clothing line, camping gear rental business and a portrait studio. August 1, 2013 News Release FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College Northeast has announced the three finalists of its 2013 New Venture Competition. The […]